Volunteers & Committees

Oktoberfest Needs You!

Have you ever thought about the logistics in hosting over 700,000 Festival-goers during a 9-day international Festival promoting the spirit of Gemuetlichkeit?

Although K-W Oktoberfest Inc. (a not-for-profit community corporation) employs eight full-time staff, the Festival would not be possible without the dedication of more than 500 year-round volunteers and 1,300 community and service club volunteers to stage Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival -- Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. Since 1969, our constant growth and success promoting a unique German heritage experience is a testament to the thriving relationship and pride between the Festival and the community.

Become a part of an exhilarating experience and share in the spirit of Gemuetlichkeit!

We are always ready to welcome dynamic people who wish to promote Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. Interested potential volunteers can submit applications right up to August 1st to be included in the current Festival year. Applications received after August 1st will be held until early spring for the following Festival year. Our Volunteer Coordinator will then set up an interview that allows us to connect you with a volunteer position suited to your interests and skills.

To learn more about the volunteer experience with Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest or to complete a Volunteer Application, please visit volunteers.oktoberfest.ca.

2019-09-30 17:00:00Restaurants throughout Waterloo Region offer a prix fixe menu with a beer pairing for their patrons to share the Bavarian Spirit of Gemuetlichkeit and celebrate Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest!